Droylsden Amateur Boxing Club's Kane Gardner sampled a taste of the big time on the Boxxer Series event, live on Sky Sports, in Liverpool on Saturday.
The 26-year-old super lightweight progressed to the semi-final of the competition but was undone by Tom Farrell.
We spoke to his coach, Ian Harrison, to get his views on the event and what the future has in store for his protege.
Deniz prepares for Co-op Live return
Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz makes the long-awaited return to the ring this weekend, as he looks to extend his unblemished pro record to 15 wins.
Bloods victorious in all-Tameside clash
Tuesday night saw Ashton United pass up on the chance to set up an all-Ashton Manchester Premier Cup Final, with Tameside neighbours Droylsden picking up a shock semi-final victory at Hurst Cross.
United View: Reds held on South Coast
Manchester United go into the final international break of the season sitting in third, with a favourable distance between them and fifth place.
City Watch: O'Reilly shines at Blues win at Wembley
Following their loss at home to Real Madrid last week, knocking them out of the Champions League, Manchester City faced arguably a tougher test against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday.
